World Solar Day and SEI’s Important Role in Sustainable Development

Solar Day is one of the commemoration days that is rarely known by the public. World Solar Day is commemorated every May 3rd every year. The commemoration of Solar Day is a form of campaign for solar energy which is an environmentally friendly and renewable energy.

The commemoration of World Solar Day began with a campaign for the use of environmentally friendly energy which was first initiated on April 22, 1970, coinciding with the first Earth Day initiated by an environmentalist and solar energy observer from the United States named Denis Hayes.

Denis Hayes put forward the idea to be more sensitive to the issue of the use of solar energy for humanity and its benefits. Due to this idea, many people accepted the idea and after 8 years, precisely on May 3, 1978, World Solar Day was first commemorated.

The commemoration of World Solar Day is closely related to the Sustainable Development Goals, especially for the goal of Clean and Affordable Energy. PT Surya Energi Indotama (SEI), a pioneer company engaged in renewable energy, has a significant role in realizing the vision of sustainable development, one of which is by continuing to provide information, education, benefits and even innovations regarding the importance of utilizing solar energy widely.

SEI's important role in sustainable development can be felt from various programs that have been implemented, including:

1. Education

In the world of education, SEI contributes to providing education on the development of renewable energy in Indonesia by professional experts through the SEI Mengajar program.

2. Innovation and Technology

In terms of Innovation and Technology, SEI not only produces quality and reliable solar panels, but SEI has also collaborated with the Faculty of Industrial Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology (FTI ITB) in research and development to improve the efficiency of solar panels. Therefore, SEI has an important role in encouraging wider adoption of solar panel technology in various sectors, from households to large industries.

3. Reducing Energy Access Inequality

One of the additional benefits felt from the presence of SEI is the community in the Remote, Frontier and Outermost (3T) areas that have not been touched by 24-hour electricity. SEI has installed hundreds of solar power for telecommunications in various regions, one of which is Papua. With this presence, the benefits will be felt equally broadly for the progress of areas in other regions.

4. Reducing Carbon Emissions

SEI's active role in realizing sustainable development is very much felt, as proven by SEI having installed hundreds of solar panel projects in Indonesia with a total capacity of +- 102.39 MWp until 2024, thus SEI has contributed to reducing carbon emissions by +- 106,866 tons of CO2 per year.

SEI and other renewable energy companies play a crucial role in the sustainability of renewable energy, especially solar, and advancing sustainable development globally. On this World Solar Day, we can celebrate our achievements in expanding access to renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, and driving technological innovation for a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

Happy World Solar Day, We Are Proud to Have SEI!